The distance between Venlo and Rotterdam is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Venlo to Rotterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Eindhoven Centraal and then to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the bus to Rotterdam Central Station.
There are several options for getting from Venlo to Rotterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Venlo and Rotterdam is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Venlo and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Venlo and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Venlo and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venlo and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 55m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Venlo and Rotterdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Venlo and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venlo and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Venlo and Rotterdam. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venlo to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Venlo and Rotterdam. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venlo to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | €28($28) | hourly | 153km (95 miles) |
Train to Rotterdam Centraal | 2h 55m | €27($27) | hourly | 240km (149 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 35m | €420($420) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | €12($12) | once daily | 172km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €35($35) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.